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HOST INSTITUTION

Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University was founded in 1899. Recently SPbSPU became "National Research University", also known in Russia and abroad as Polytechnical Institute — a recognized Russian and world-wide leader in the field of higher engineering and economic education. Currently it also remains at the leading positions in the rating of Russian engineering higher educational institutions.

At the present time in SPbSPU there are 30197 students and postgraduates, 2916 of them are foreign citizens from 96 countries who annually study at different SPbSPU programs. The University is carrying out education in the following areas: engineering, physics, economics, humanities and information technologies.

HOUSING

on campus residence

MEALS

cafeterias on campus

Eligibility

Georgia Tech degree-seeking student.

Good Academic Standing with a 3.0* (or higher) GPA at time of application

Undergraduates must have completed at least two semesters of study at GT.

At least 18 years of age by the program's departure date

Be able to stay at the host university for the duration of their semester, INCLUDING through their exam period

Be in Good Standing with the Office of Student Affairs and Housing

All Non-U.S. Citizens are welcome to apply to participate in an exchange outside of their home country only. This rule applies to all who do not have a U.S. passport, including U.S. Permanent Residents.

All study abroad participants are required to have a passport prior to any visa deadline dates, and any needed visas prior to departure date (Students are responsible for securing all required travel documents per the host country’s regulations prior to departure).

*Some host schools have stricter requirements such as higher GPA or more time in school before study abroad. (See Academic Info on your host school GT program page for any restrictions.)

Academic Info

Credit Transfer

Credit for courses taken as a part of exchange programs is received by transferring the credits back to Georgia Tech. For more information about this, click here. Here you will find the foreign credit approval form, the foreign credit approval form instructions, and a link to the registrar's Equivalency Table.

CREDIT TRANSFER SYSTEM:

1 SPbSPU credit = 1.36 GT credits

GRADING SYSTEM:

SPbSTU = GT

5 = A

4 = B

3 = C

2 = D-F

Program Costs (Estimated)

For most exchange programs, participants must pay GT tuition, GT campus fees, and study abroad insurance to the GT Bursar for each GT semester they are abroad. No other expenses associated with this program are paid to GT; instead, these expenses are paid on site.

Keep in mind the costs of books, health insurance, food, living expenses, and travel money, as well as pre-departure costs like your passport and visa.

Following are cost estimates for one semester at the exchange program school that may help you prepare for your term(s) abroad. All costs are in USD.

In-state Tuition:

$5,004

Out-of-state Tuition:

$5,254

GT Mandatory Fees

GT Mandatory Fees:

$1,205

Books and Supplies:

$500

* Miscellaneous

* Miscellaneous:

$1,300

Round-trip airfare

Round-trip airfare:

$1,500

Room and Board:

$5,000

Mandatory Insurance

Mandatory Insurance:

$180

In-state Total

In-state Total:

$14,689

Out-of-state Total

Out-of-state Total:

$14,939

∗ Includes passport/visa fees, required field trips, local transportation, and incidentals.

Costs in the preceding chart are estimates for GT students based on tuition rates posted by the GT Bursar. Guaranteed tuition rates, graduate tuition rates, and MBA tuition rates vary. Please check the GT Bursar's web site to confirm actual tuition rates based on degree, term, or level of study. Insurance rates are subject to change. Actual costs may be higher or lower than those listed above, depending on the exchange rate and personal spending habits/needs.

Additional Financial Information

The currency in Russia is the Ruble (RUB). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check the newspaper or click here for the most current rates.

GT-SPbSTU Russian Scholarship opportunity which will waive both the tuition and dormitory fees for GT students who participate on the SPbSTU exchange program. For additional information regarding this scholarship, please contact Dr. Stuart Goldberg at stuart.goldberg@modlangs.gatech.edu

Visa and Passport Information

Complete information about how to apply for or renew a U.S. passport is available here.

You must obtain all proper immigration documents, such as an official passport and a visa if required. Students are responsible for securing all required travel documents per the host country’s regulations. For visa information visit the U.S. State Department website here.

OIE is committed to supporting students with disabilities who plan to embark on an international experience. Along with this one of a kind experience comes with the knowledge that there are different cultural viewpoints and legal standards for disabilities throughout the world. Contact your study abroad advisor for additional details about the essential functions of this particular study abroad program. Notify the Office of International Education and the Office of Disability Services about your accommodation needs as soon as possible, but at a minimum, we suggest at least six months before your expected departure. Please note, that depending on your needs, it may take longer to determine if accommodations are in place for the program that you have chosen.

Experiences of Former Students

Want to hear from former study abroad students about the realities of daily life at the host school? Want to see snapshots from around the world - taken by former study abroad participants? Check out these helpful links: Peer Advisors and Study Abroad Photo Contest.

Can't find a student perspective for your particular program? Contact this program's Exchange Abroad Advisor (listed at the top of this page); this advisor often has lists of recent participants who are eager to tell other GT students about studying abroad.